{"id":793,"date":"2023-04-24T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/?p=793"},"modified":"2023-06-20T14:10:05","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T14:10:05","slug":"elementor-793","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/24\/elementor-793\/","title":{"rendered":"Panamanian Wood in Luxurious European Yachts"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"793\" class=\"elementor elementor-793\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c0a1d8f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"c0a1d8f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad85de8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad85de8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Traditional exports such as bananas and shrimp are being joined by other strong players, including palm oil, processed wood, and rum.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-082b08a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"082b08a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>12:00 pm<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93b6cef elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"93b6cef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/madera-panama_0.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1943\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/madera-panama_0.jpg 750w, https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/madera-panama_0-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">A teak wood processing plant was inaugurated this year in Chepo.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdd977d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fdd977d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Since 2019, copper has strongly entered to give a new face to Panamanian exports, increasing from $1.339 billion to $3.303 billion in four years. However, beyond this metal, there is a wider and more diversified exportable offer.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>According to V\u00edctor P\u00e9rez III, President of the Panamanian Exporters Association (Apex), even in years of pandemic, exports have maintained a positive momentum.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The growth in the last year, excluding copper, was 18%, and between 2020 and 2022, it reached 34%, the highest figure in the last 12 years according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (Mici).<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Among the products that have seen a strong increase in exports is palm oil, which rose from $15.5 million in 2017 to $45.8 million as of November 2022, according to statistics from the Statistics and Economic Analysis section of the Vice Ministry of Foreign Trade.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>There has also been a boom in pharmaceutical exports, increasing from $3.2 million to $43.7 million in the mentioned period. Meanwhile, shrimp exports have recovered, reaching $58.2 million as of November 2022, with the first shipments going to the Bahamas.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Engineer P\u00e9rez III highlighted the evolution of the timber sector in exportation.<\/p><p>Previously, the exported timber was 100% raw material, in log form, to be processed in Asia. Now, it is being exported in cut form for specialized markets, such as yacht flooring in Europe.<\/p><p>The goal is for our export items, over time, to transition from exporting raw or raw materials to exporting processed or semi-processed products,\u00bb stated the President of Apex.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>These numbers have helped to cover other traditional sectors that have not performed well in recent months, such as fresh bananas, which decreased by 14%, fish and fish fillets, with a 3.5% decline, and fish oils and fats, which fell by 37%.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>The strength of the free trade zones<\/strong><\/p><p>From a Free Trade Zone in Col\u00f3n dedicated to re-exportation, other free trade zones are now focusing on processing raw materials and producing and exporting goods. This is happening in Panama Pacifico, Panapark in eastern Panama, and other locations in the interior.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00abThey are an engine for generating employment and reinforcing our export ecosystem,\u00bb said P\u00e9rez III.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>An interesting case is the Pes\u00e9 Free Trade Zone, where Flor de Ca\u00f1a rum, originating from Nicaragua, has established a center for strengthening its packaging and aging processes for export purposes.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00abPanama is becoming a hub for rum packaging,\u00bb highlights the exporter, mentioning the experience of Ron Diplom\u00e1tico from Venezuela, which has its facility in Panapark, where the product is matured, packaged, and exported worldwide.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>This has allowed rum to become an export product for Panama, with a 47% growth in the last four years, entering new markets such as Belgium and Portugal.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The role played by the free trade zones has led them to be included in Panamanian export figures.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>According to preliminary figures from the General Comptroller&#8217;s Office, the exports of manufactured goods within the free trade zones and Panama Pacifico amount to $196 million.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>This indicates that if these numbers are included, national exports without copper would reach around $989 million, close to the threshold of one billion dollars.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00abThe important thing is that local and foreign investment see that exporting from Panama is easy, that it is a country friendly to export processes, and that it requires work from the private sector to generate investment and take advantage of it,\u00bb emphasized the Apex executive.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Meanwhile, the Vice Ministry of Foreign Trade has reported that among the actions being taken to continue increasing exports are strengthening traditional exports and promoting the diversification of the exportable offer with added 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class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/21\/wood-producers-call-for-relaxed-regulations-to-reactivate-the-sector\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWood producers call for relaxed regulations to reactivate the sector.\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/21\/wood-producers-call-for-relaxed-regulations-to-reactivate-the-sector\/\" aria-label=\"M\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre Wood producers call for relaxed regulations to reactivate the sector.\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-7249 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-economy\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" 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href=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/17\/panamanian-exports-shielded-from-trumps-tariff-policies\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tPanamanian exports, shielded from Trump&#8217;s tariff policies\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/17\/panamanian-exports-shielded-from-trumps-tariff-policies\/\" aria-label=\"M\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre Panamanian exports, shielded from Trump&#8217;s tariff policies\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-7242 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-economy\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/sip-and-apex-demand-clear-rules-in-panama-to-establish-themselves-in-the-market\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/12f_181-9546890_20250304153134-300x169.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-7243\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/12f_181-9546890_20250304153134-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/12f_181-9546890_20250304153134-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/12f_181-9546890_20250304153134.webp 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/sip-and-apex-demand-clear-rules-in-panama-to-establish-themselves-in-the-market\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tSIP and APEX demand clear rules in Panama to establish themselves in 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Since 2019, copper has strongly entered to give a new face to Panamanian exports, increasing from $1.339 billion to $3.303 billion in four years. However, beyond this metal, there is a wider and more diversified exportable offer. \u00a0 According to V\u00edctor P\u00e9rez III, President of the Panamanian Exporters Association (Apex), even in years of pandemic, exports have maintained a positive momentum. \u00a0 The growth in the last year, excluding copper, was 18%, and between 2020 and 2022, it reached 34%, the highest figure in the last 12 years according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (Mici). \u00a0 Among the products that have seen a strong increase in exports is palm oil, which rose from $15.5 million in 2017 to $45.8 million as of November 2022, according to statistics from the Statistics and Economic Analysis section of the Vice Ministry of Foreign Trade. \u00a0 There has also been a boom in pharmaceutical exports, increasing from $3.2 million to $43.7 million in the mentioned period. Meanwhile, shrimp exports have recovered, reaching $58.2 million as of November 2022, with the first shipments going to the Bahamas. \u00a0 Engineer P\u00e9rez III highlighted the evolution of the timber sector in exportation. Previously, the exported timber was 100% raw material, in log form, to be processed in Asia. Now, it is being exported in cut form for specialized markets, such as yacht flooring in Europe. The goal is for our export items, over time, to transition from exporting raw or raw materials to exporting processed or semi-processed products,\u00bb stated the President of Apex. \u00a0 These numbers have helped to cover other traditional sectors that have not performed well in recent months, such as fresh bananas, which decreased by 14%, fish and fish fillets, with a 3.5% decline, and fish oils and fats, which fell by 37%. \u00a0 The strength of the free trade zones From a Free Trade Zone in Col\u00f3n dedicated to re-exportation, other free trade zones are now focusing on processing raw materials and producing and exporting goods. This is happening in Panama Pacifico, Panapark in eastern Panama, and other locations in the interior. \u00a0 \u00abThey are an engine for generating employment and reinforcing our export ecosystem,\u00bb said P\u00e9rez III. \u00a0 An interesting case is the Pes\u00e9 Free Trade Zone, where Flor de Ca\u00f1a rum, originating from Nicaragua, has established a center for strengthening its packaging and aging processes for export purposes. \u00a0 \u00abPanama is becoming a hub for rum packaging,\u00bb highlights the exporter, mentioning the experience of Ron Diplom\u00e1tico from Venezuela, which has its facility in Panapark, where the product is matured, packaged, and exported worldwide. \u00a0 This has allowed rum to become an export product for Panama, with a 47% growth in the last four years, entering new markets such as Belgium and Portugal. \u00a0 The role played by the free trade zones has led them to be included in Panamanian export figures. \u00a0 According to preliminary figures from the General Comptroller&#8217;s Office, the exports of manufactured goods within the free trade zones and Panama Pacifico amount to $196 million. \u00a0 This indicates that if these numbers are included, national exports without copper would reach around $989 million, close to the threshold of one billion dollars. \u00a0 \u00abThe important thing is that local and foreign investment see that exporting from Panama is easy, that it is a country friendly to export processes, and that it requires work from the private sector to generate investment and take advantage of it,\u00bb emphasized the Apex executive. \u00a0 Meanwhile, the Vice Ministry of Foreign Trade has reported that among the actions being taken to continue increasing exports are strengthening traditional exports and promoting the diversification of the exportable offer with added value. \u00a0 According to P\u00e9rez III, it is a joint effort for the export sector to convey current and future needs regarding international market opportunities, while the government creates the necessary infrastructure and regulations to ensure that those opportunities are capitalized upon. About us \u00a0Ecotopia Teak, S.A., we are a family-owned company dedicated to reforestation, harvesting, and exporting wood from commercial plantations. We work under high production standards and with social responsibility to obtain high-quality wood according to the needs and demands of national and international markets. Additionally, we actively contribute to the local economy by creating employment opportunities in the communities where we operate. Our commitment is to lead the industry in sustainable reforestation and wood production, preserving our natural resources and building a greener and more sustainable future. 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Since 2019, copper has strongly entered to give a new face to Panamanian exports, increasing from $1.339 billion to $3.303 billion in four years. However, beyond this metal, there is a wider and more diversified exportable offer. \u00a0 According to V\u00edctor P\u00e9rez III, President of the Panamanian Exporters Association (Apex), even in years of pandemic, exports have maintained a positive momentum. \u00a0 The growth in the last year, excluding copper, was 18%, and between 2020 and 2022, it reached 34%, the highest figure in the last 12 years according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (Mici). \u00a0 Among the products that have seen a strong increase in exports is palm oil, which rose from $15.5 million in 2017 to $45.8 million as of November 2022, according to statistics from the Statistics and Economic Analysis section of the Vice Ministry of Foreign Trade. \u00a0 There has also been a boom in pharmaceutical exports, increasing from $3.2 million to $43.7 million in the mentioned period. Meanwhile, shrimp exports have recovered, reaching $58.2 million as of November 2022, with the first shipments going to the Bahamas. \u00a0 Engineer P\u00e9rez III highlighted the evolution of the timber sector in exportation. Previously, the exported timber was 100% raw material, in log form, to be processed in Asia. Now, it is being exported in cut form for specialized markets, such as yacht flooring in Europe. The goal is for our export items, over time, to transition from exporting raw or raw materials to exporting processed or semi-processed products,\u00bb stated the President of Apex. \u00a0 These numbers have helped to cover other traditional sectors that have not performed well in recent months, such as fresh bananas, which decreased by 14%, fish and fish fillets, with a 3.5% decline, and fish oils and fats, which fell by 37%. \u00a0 The strength of the free trade zones From a Free Trade Zone in Col\u00f3n dedicated to re-exportation, other free trade zones are now focusing on processing raw materials and producing and exporting goods. This is happening in Panama Pacifico, Panapark in eastern Panama, and other locations in the interior. \u00a0 \u00abThey are an engine for generating employment and reinforcing our export ecosystem,\u00bb said P\u00e9rez III. \u00a0 An interesting case is the Pes\u00e9 Free Trade Zone, where Flor de Ca\u00f1a rum, originating from Nicaragua, has established a center for strengthening its packaging and aging processes for export purposes. \u00a0 \u00abPanama is becoming a hub for rum packaging,\u00bb highlights the exporter, mentioning the experience of Ron Diplom\u00e1tico from Venezuela, which has its facility in Panapark, where the product is matured, packaged, and exported worldwide. \u00a0 This has allowed rum to become an export product for Panama, with a 47% growth in the last four years, entering new markets such as Belgium and Portugal. \u00a0 The role played by the free trade zones has led them to be included in Panamanian export figures. \u00a0 According to preliminary figures from the General Comptroller&#8217;s Office, the exports of manufactured goods within the free trade zones and Panama Pacifico amount to $196 million. \u00a0 This indicates that if these numbers are included, national exports without copper would reach around $989 million, close to the threshold of one billion dollars. \u00a0 \u00abThe important thing is that local and foreign investment see that exporting from Panama is easy, that it is a country friendly to export processes, and that it requires work from the private sector to generate investment and take advantage of it,\u00bb emphasized the Apex executive. \u00a0 Meanwhile, the Vice Ministry of Foreign Trade has reported that among the actions being taken to continue increasing exports are strengthening traditional exports and promoting the diversification of the exportable offer with added value. \u00a0 According to P\u00e9rez III, it is a joint effort for the export sector to convey current and future needs regarding international market opportunities, while the government creates the necessary infrastructure and regulations to ensure that those opportunities are capitalized upon. About us \u00a0Ecotopia Teak, S.A., we are a family-owned company dedicated to reforestation, harvesting, and exporting wood from commercial plantations. We work under high production standards and with social responsibility to obtain high-quality wood according to the needs and demands of national and international markets. Additionally, we actively contribute to the local economy by creating employment opportunities in the communities where we operate. Our commitment is to lead the industry in sustainable reforestation and wood production, preserving our natural resources and building a greener and more sustainable future. 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Since 2019, copper has strongly entered to give a new face to Panamanian exports, increasing from $1.339 billion to $3.303 billion in four years. However, beyond this metal, there is a wider and more diversified exportable offer. \u00a0 According to V\u00edctor P\u00e9rez III, President of the Panamanian Exporters Association (Apex), even in years of pandemic, exports have maintained a positive momentum. \u00a0 The growth in the last year, excluding copper, was 18%, and between 2020 and 2022, it reached 34%, the highest figure in the last 12 years according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (Mici). \u00a0 Among the products that have seen a strong increase in exports is palm oil, which rose from $15.5 million in 2017 to $45.8 million as of November 2022, according to statistics from the Statistics and Economic Analysis section of the Vice Ministry of Foreign Trade. \u00a0 There has also been a boom in pharmaceutical exports, increasing from $3.2 million to $43.7 million in the mentioned period. Meanwhile, shrimp exports have recovered, reaching $58.2 million as of November 2022, with the first shipments going to the Bahamas. \u00a0 Engineer P\u00e9rez III highlighted the evolution of the timber sector in exportation. Previously, the exported timber was 100% raw material, in log form, to be processed in Asia. Now, it is being exported in cut form for specialized markets, such as yacht flooring in Europe. The goal is for our export items, over time, to transition from exporting raw or raw materials to exporting processed or semi-processed products,\u00bb stated the President of Apex. \u00a0 These numbers have helped to cover other traditional sectors that have not performed well in recent months, such as fresh bananas, which decreased by 14%, fish and fish fillets, with a 3.5% decline, and fish oils and fats, which fell by 37%. \u00a0 The strength of the free trade zones From a Free Trade Zone in Col\u00f3n dedicated to re-exportation, other free trade zones are now focusing on processing raw materials and producing and exporting goods. This is happening in Panama Pacifico, Panapark in eastern Panama, and other locations in the interior. \u00a0 \u00abThey are an engine for generating employment and reinforcing our export ecosystem,\u00bb said P\u00e9rez III. \u00a0 An interesting case is the Pes\u00e9 Free Trade Zone, where Flor de Ca\u00f1a rum, originating from Nicaragua, has established a center for strengthening its packaging and aging processes for export purposes. \u00a0 \u00abPanama is becoming a hub for rum packaging,\u00bb highlights the exporter, mentioning the experience of Ron Diplom\u00e1tico from Venezuela, which has its facility in Panapark, where the product is matured, packaged, and exported worldwide. \u00a0 This has allowed rum to become an export product for Panama, with a 47% growth in the last four years, entering new markets such as Belgium and Portugal. \u00a0 The role played by the free trade zones has led them to be included in Panamanian export figures. \u00a0 According to preliminary figures from the General Comptroller&#8217;s Office, the exports of manufactured goods within the free trade zones and Panama Pacifico amount to $196 million. \u00a0 This indicates that if these numbers are included, national exports without copper would reach around $989 million, close to the threshold of one billion dollars. \u00a0 \u00abThe important thing is that local and foreign investment see that exporting from Panama is easy, that it is a country friendly to export processes, and that it requires work from the private sector to generate investment and take advantage of it,\u00bb emphasized the Apex executive. \u00a0 Meanwhile, the Vice Ministry of Foreign Trade has reported that among the actions being taken to continue increasing exports are strengthening traditional exports and promoting the diversification of the exportable offer with added value. \u00a0 According to P\u00e9rez III, it is a joint effort for the export sector to convey current and future needs regarding international market opportunities, while the government creates the necessary infrastructure and regulations to ensure that those opportunities are capitalized upon. 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